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Membrane Applications Engineering Manager NOTE: this is not a computer / IT position. This is a membrane separation / water - wastewater position. Woburn, MA or Remote Overview of RoleZwitterCo is seeking an experienced Membrane Applications Engineering Manager to join our growing Applications Engineering and Technical Service team. This role will be responsible for managing the Applications Engineering team ensuring the successful, high-impact application of ZwitterCo’s cutting-edge membranes across industries and geographies. The candidate will play both an internal- and external-facing role and serve as a subject matter expert on the implementation and integration of ZwitterCo membranes into larger industrial process, water, and wastewater operations. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in crossflow (tangential flow) filtration system design, including spiral wound reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration; membrane process integration within larger treatment plants; process and/or wastewater applications; and water and/or drinking water applications; as well as managing successful engineering teams focused on these areas.Key to this role is the ability to work across functions in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Role responsibilities include working with the leadership teams across our technical and commercial organizations to successfully drive commercial opportunities from lead to sale and post-sale support (see Responsibilities section for a more complete list). ZwitterCo has advanced the state-of-the-art of membrane-based filtration performance across a range of industries and has set an equally high standard for all our supporting function roles. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, self-motivated, growth environment and those with a solid engineering skillset, strong understanding of membranes, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the capacity to manage resources and projects are particularly encouraged to apply.About ZwitterCoZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science, a new class of zwitterionic membranes that are immune to fouling, making it practical and affordable to treat unconventional water and wastewater. Our mission is to provide industries with the tools to create clean water from every source, whether it involves accessing novel sources of water, shoring up distressed assets, or enabling onsite wastewater reuse. ZwitterCo was named Global Water Intelligence's 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the year and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024 and has commercial operations in multiple food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The company is rapidly growing its global footprint, as well as advancing its technology platform to develop new tools that unlock broader water and wastewater applications.Responsibilities include:The Applications Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing commercial projects from a technical standpoint. This role includes the following responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and present integrator OEM/preferred partner training programs to ensure proper utilization of ZwitterCo membranes in commercial designs and installations.</li><li>Oversee the applications engineering team’s support of commercial installations (end-user, integrator support and troubleshooting).</li><li>Develop and/or manage the development of membrane system design software tools.</li><li>Implement and support the technical analysis of projects during the discovery phase to determine product-application fit and likelihood of successful commercial implementation</li><li>Plan in-house and in-field pilot demonstrations in coordination with the field and sales engineering teams.</li><li>Track and catalog technical product improvements relevant to future products and improved product-market fit. </li><li>Develop departmental and inter-departmental processes, RACI diagrams, and SOPs.</li><li>Manage and approve membrane system designs from the budgetary phase to final proposal based on sound engineering judgement and historical data.</li><li>Write or edit case studies and marketing collateral for marketing team for accuracy</li><li>Author and present technical papers and presentations at industry conferences and to partners and customers</li><li>Lead the Applications Engineering team with a commercial mindset underpinned by engineering expertise.</li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>A university degree in an engineering discipline is required unless the candidate has extensive previous work experience in a comparable role. A degree in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering is preferred.</li><li>10+ years of membrane experience in a technical role: applications engineering, technical service engineering, or field engineering.<ul><li>Professional Engineering License is a plus but not a requirement. </li></ul></li><li>Technical experience emphasizing the implementation of membranes, especially spiral wound membranes, in new applications and bench-to-pilot-to-commercial scale installations. Experience costing, designing, and/or installing reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and other spiral wound membrane systems.</li><li>Broad knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies, processes, and markets.</li><li>Customer-facing experience, ideally with a proven track record of significant customer interactions, industry presentations, and on-site customer support. </li><li>Engineering management experience, especially at the department level. </li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and oral.</li></ul>Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and LocationThis is a full-time in-person (Woburn, MA), hybrid, or remote position and will report directly to the Director of Commercial Engineering. Travel for this role is expected to be up to 25%.Compensation will be commensurate with experience and include equity and benefits.

Membrane Applications Engineering Manager

Revenue Operations ManagerOverview of RoleZwitterCo is seeking an energetic, versatile Revenue Operations Manager who will play a crucial role in the overall success of the sales organization by driving strategic alignment across all revenue-driving functions. They will analyze business data to drive optimization of sales operations, guiding strategic decisions at every stage of the customer sales cycle, from prospect engagement to expansion. The Revenue Operations Manager will be responsible for developing and executing revenue operations strategies, fostering growth and operational efficiency by enhancing billing operations, managing billing processes, and driving revenue growth initiatives. They will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, finance, and other cross-functional teams to identify trends, communicate process changes, and implement improvements, ensuring uninhibited growth and an exceptional customer experience.About ZwitterCoZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science, a new class of zwitterionic membranes that are immune to fouling, making it practical and affordable to treat unconventional water and wastewater. Our mission is to provide industries with the tools to create clean water from every source, whether it involves accessing novel sources of water, shoring up distressed assets, or enabling onsite wastewater reuse. ZwitterCo was named Global Water Intelligence’s 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the year and has commercial operations in multiple food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The company is rapidly growing its global footprint, as well as advancing its technology platform to develop new tools that unlock broader water and wastewater applications. Responsibilities <ul><li>Build strong cross-functional relationships across sales, marketing, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of the Revenue Operations function. </li><li>Oversee the strategic analysis of critical sales KPI’s, driving high-level decisions on the customer journey and revenue growth. </li><li>Develop a data-driven forecasting model based upon CRM opportunity data to achieve monthly revenue forecasting. </li><li>Analyze sales and marketing data to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for revenue growth and operational efficiency. </li><li>Empower the sales and marketing team with fully visible and accurate sales lifecycle data, with a focus on pipeline and forecasts. </li><li>Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to streamline end-to-end lead to cash processes.</li><li>Manage and optimize the utilization of CRM and other revenue-related technologies to ensure accurate tracking of customer interactions, sales activities, and pipeline management.</li><li>Assist in sales forecasting and pipeline management to ensure accuracy and identify trends to help optimize pipeline management, conversion, and velocity.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance overall revenue performance, including pricing strategy, deal structures, and contract management.</li><li>Oversee the revenue collection process, address any issues with the current process, and implement new processes to improve efficiency. </li><li>Provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to sales and marketing teams to ensure operational best practices are being followed and ensuring teams are equipped with the necessary knowledge for effective execution to meet or exceed revenue targets. Perform all responsibilities in an ethical manner that represents ZwitterCo’s values and vision</li></ul>Critical Success Factors:<ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.</li><li>Experience with CRM systems (HubSpot), sales enablement tools and other relevant sales technologies. </li><li>Proven track record of establishing efficient sales processes that enable data capture and increase desired business outcomes (leveraging both standard objectives like opportunities, activities, etc., and creating custom objectives to streamline workflows) </li><li>Intimate knowledge of sales forecasting, pipeline analysis, quota setting, outbound prospecting, pricing, RFPs, proposals, and reporting/ analytics. </li><li>A collaborative and cross-functional mindset, capable of working seamlessly with various teams to achieve shared goals. </li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Results-oriented mindset with a track record of driving process improvements.</li><li>Experience owning the end-to-end revenue and billing operations process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.</li><li>Strategic thinker</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>A university degree in business, finance, or a related field.</li><li>At least 7 years of proven experience in a relevant role within sales operations or revenue operations.</li><li>A valid driver’s license and clean driving record</li></ul>Location, Travel and CompensationThis position is based in Woburn, MA, however, remote work is an option for non-local candidates.This position may require minimal travel, up to 10%.Compensation is commensurate with experience and will include equity and benefits.

Revenue Operations Manager

Sales EngineerIndustrial Water and Wastewater End-Users for Territories: California, Midwest, Southwest, Southeast!Recruiters: we are not accepting resumes from recruiters.  Candidates must have RO membrane in water treatment to be considered.  Overview of RoleZwitterCo is seeking an energetic, versatile Sales Engineer to drive sales of its cutting-edge reverse osmosis membrane products into high-impact applications in industrial water and wastewater treatment and surface water purification. This role will develop customer relationships, gather market intelligence, and achieve growth targets with a fast-paced, plug &amp; play sales mentality. Candidates with sales or business development experience in Power, Refineries, Food &amp; Bev, Leachate, and other industrial sectors are encouraged to apply. Experience selling equipment or for challenging applications in water treatment or purification is preferred.About ZwitterCoZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science, a new class of zwitterionic membranes with unprecedented fouling resistance, making it practical and affordable to treat challenging water and wastewater. Our mission is to provide industries with the tools to create clean water from every source, whether it involves accessing novel sources of water, shoring up distressed assets, or enabling onsite wastewater reuse. ZwitterCo technology will help industries lower their operating costs while advancing their sustainability goals through simpler cleaning, less chemicals, reduced freshwater demand, and reuse of wastewater streams.ZwitterCo was named Global Water Intelligence’s 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the year and Fast Company’s Top Innovators of 2024. The company has commercial operations in numerous food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors, is rapidly growing its global footprint, and continues to advance its technology platform to develop new tools that unlock broader water and wastewater applications. Responsibilities <ul><li>End-user customer and key account management:<ul><li> Grow top-line revenue in line with agreed upon targets and goals</li><li>Maintain a robust pipeline through cold calls, inbound follow-up, and networking</li><li>Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and drivers</li><li>Care deeply about their customer’s outcomes and strives for win-win opportunities</li><li>Drive sales and key account management processes, accelerating both the number of successful installations in the near-term and the path to product roll-out with large, multi-site entities in the long-term</li><li>Seek opportunities to capitalize on and bring market knowledge back to the organization </li><li>Execute a sales plan aligned to the company’s strategy and priorities</li><li>Act as a voice of the customer throughout internal meetings</li><li>Maintain customer data using sales tools, such as a CRM system, lead sourcing databases, and online platforms</li></ul></li></ul>Critical Success Factors<ul><li>Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills</li><li>Self-starter with high energy; motivated to:<ul><li>Understand and exceed customer needs, both stated and unarticulated</li><li>Clearly understand ZwitterCo’s strategy and take initiative in achieving commercial team goals</li></ul></li><li>Ability to reach and build consensus quickly; demonstrate creativity and customer-focus in problem solving</li><li>A thorough knowledge of applicable products, services, and capabilities</li><li>A passion for excellence and a proven ability to succeed</li><li>Strong communication skills, including written and verbal presentation skills</li><li>Ability to work remotely with limited oversight</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>A university degree in an engineering or relevant scientific discipline or a university degree in a business discipline if the candidate has extensive previous industry work experience. </li><li>At least 10-15 years of experience in sales or business development working in industrial sectors is required. Experience with equipment for water treatment or purification is preferred.</li><li>Competent in Microsoft Office and leading CRM tools, like Salesforce or HubSpot</li><li>A valid driver’s license and clean driving record </li></ul>Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and LocationThis may be a remote or hybrid position and reports directly to the Sales Engineering Manager.Candidates should expect to travel to our organization’s headquarters in Woburn, MA for training and team-building purposes. Travel for this role is expected to be between 30% - 50%, primarily in North America.Compensation will be commensurate with experience and include equity and benefits.

Sales Engineer

Technical Purchasing CoordinatorWoburn, MA or RemoteOverview of RoleZwitterCo is seeking a Technical Purchasing Coordinator to join our growing Commercial Engineering team. This role will be a key contributor in ensuring the successful, high-impact application of ZwitterCo’s cutting-edge membranes across industries and regions.The candidate will play both an internal- and external-facing role and serve as a purchasing coordinator for the entire technical organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in a prior technical, logistics, and/or purchasing role.Key to this role is the ability to work across functions and cultures in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Role responsibilities include reviewing purchase order requests, vendor/subcontractor quotes and invoices for errors or omissions; managing ZwitterCo standard terms and conditions per leadership guidance; and issuing POs for the technical organization on appropriate timelines to manage lead time and accuracy.ZwitterCo has advanced the state-of-the-art of membrane-based filtration performance across a range of industries and has set an equally high standard for all our supporting function roles. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, self-motivated, growth environment are particularly encouraged to apply.About ZwitterCoZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science, a new class of zwitterionic membranes that are immune to fouling, making it practical and affordable to treat unconventional water and wastewater. Our mission is to provide industries with the tools to create clean water from every source, whether it involves accessing novel sources of water, shoring up distressed assets, or enabling onsite wastewater reuse. ZwitterCo was named Global Water Intelligence's 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the year and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024 and has commercial operations in multiple food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The company is rapidly growing its global footprint, as well as advancing its technology platform to develop new tools that unlock broader water and wastewater applications.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Point of contact between all subcontractors and vendors relevant to water and wastewater systems.</li><li>Reviewing purchase order requests, vendor/subcontractor quotes and invoices for errors or omissions.</li><li>Managing ZwitterCo standard terms and conditions per leadership guidance.</li><li>Flagging discrepancies between vendor/subcontractor quotes/invoices versus ZwitterCo issued PO.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors and subcontractors.</li><li>Negotiating preferred pricing with vendors and subcontractors with scale.</li><li>Issuing POs for the technical organization on appropriate timelines to manage lead time and accuracy.</li><li>Managing open orders and communicating lead time changes to appropriate internal stakeholders.</li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>5+ years of technical, logistics, and/or purchasing experience is preferred.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and NetSuite is required.</li><li>The ability to read and understand technical specifications, purchase orders, invoices, and terms and conditions is required.</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and oral.</li></ul>Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and LocationThis full-time position will be located in Woburn, MA. Exceptional candidates who can work remotely or in a hybrid role are welcome to apply.No significant travel is expected for this role, however, certain trips to vendors or subcontractors may be required on occasion. (Travel &lt;5%).Compensation will be commensurate with experience and include equity and benefits.

Technical Purchasing Coordinator

Analytical ChemistWoburn, MAOverview of RoleZwitterCo is announcing an immediate opening for an Analytical Chemist seeking a high-impact, collaborative role in a rapidly expanding business. The candidate will play a key role in the development and characterization of ZwitterCo’s breakthrough membranes. Candidates with experience in analytical characterization targeted towards organic and/or polymer chemistry, membrane science, and/or materials development are particularly encouraged to apply.About ZwitterCoZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science, a new class of zwitterionic membranes that are immune to fouling, making it practical and affordable to treat unconventional water and wastewater. Our mission is to provide industries with the tools to create clean water from every source, whether it involves accessing novel sources of water, shoring up distressed assets, or enabling onsite wastewater reuse. ZwitterCo was named Global Water Intelligence’s 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the year and has commercial operations in multiple food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The company is rapidly growing its global footprint, as well as advancing its technology platform to develop new tools that unlock broader water and wastewater applications. ResponsibilitiesThis role will intersect with several R&amp;D groups, and will be responsible for:<ul><li>Responsible for method development, validation, and troubleshooting in a laboratory setting</li><li>Provide mentorship and technical leadership to staff across the R&amp;D group, including managerial responsibilities for junior staff on the analytical team</li><li>Polymer batch characterization for molecular weight distribution, polymer purity, and other material properties</li><li>Assist the general R&amp;D team in developing structure-property-performance relationships that guide future experimentation and research directives</li><li>Keep analytical instrumentation in good working order via maintenance, calibration, and software updates</li><li>Work with Development and Engineering teams to expedite efficient scale-up of research into commercial products</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul>Required QualificationsCandidates should hold a PhD or Master’s degree with a focus on Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry. Candidates are expected to show a track record of innovative research to solve difficult problems at the boundaries of chemistry and/or materials science. Master’s candidates should have an additional minimum of 2 years’ industrial experience after the conclusion of their graduate studies. <ul><li>Theoretical and practical knowledge of polymer synthesis and characterization</li><li>Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to analytical chemistry (e.g., FDA, NSF, EPA)</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and accuracy in all work</li><li>Improvisation, creativity, and the ability to quickly ‘prototype’ new methods </li><li>Good judgement in weighing concerns about accuracy and robustness against demands for speed and cost</li><li>Flexibility to manage changes in lab operations, priorities, or schedules</li></ul>Schedule, Travel, Location, and CompensationThis is a full-time position on-site in Woburn, MA and reports to the Senior Manager of Technology Development. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday during the professional workday; some flexibility in schedule is possible. This role is not expected to require significant travel, except to occasional trade shows or professional conferences.Compensation will be competitive, commensurate with experience, and include a benefits package and company equity.

Analytical Chemist

Senior Membrane Applications Engineer - Western EuropeUS based, covering Western EuropeOverview of RoleZwitterCo is seeking an experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join our growing Applications Engineering &amp; Technical Service team. This role will be a key contributor in ensuring the successful, high-impact application of ZwitterCo’s cutting-edge membranes across Western Europe and the region. The candidate will play both an internal- and external-facing role and serve as a subject matter expert on the implementation and integration of ZwitterCo membranes into larger industrial process, water, and wastewater operations. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in crossflow (tangential flow) filtration system design, including spiral wound reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration; membrane process integration within larger treatment plants; process and/or wastewater applications; and water and/or drinking water applications. Key to this role is the ability to work across functions and cultures in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Role responsibilities include working with the sales engineering team, customers, and channel partners/integrator OEMs to identify, develop, and execute commercial opportunities; give and lead technical trainings, design guidelines, and system design reviews to partner’s engineering teams; and evaluate, mitigate, and communicate technical risks, among others (see Responsibilities section for a more complete list). ZwitterCo has advanced the state-of-the-art of membrane-based filtration performance across a range of industries and has set an equally high standard for all our supporting function roles. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, self-motivated, growth environment are particularly encouraged to apply.About ZwitterCoZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science, a new class of zwitterionic membranes that are immune to fouling, making it practical and affordable to treat unconventional water and wastewater. Our mission is to provide industries with the tools to create clean water from every source, whether it involves accessing novel sources of water, shoring up distressed assets, or enabling onsite wastewater reuse. ZwitterCo was named Global Water Intelligence's 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the year and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024 and has commercial operations in multiple food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The company is rapidly growing its global footprint, as well as advancing its technology platform to develop new tools that unlock broader water and wastewater applications.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Being an internal and customer-facing subject matter expert for ZwitterCo product families and targeted applications/markets. </li><li>Partner with the sales team in the customer discovery process and identify commercial opportunities, assessing technical fit of ZwitterCo products.</li><li>Develop process and system design guidelines for integration, OEM, and fabrication partners in target applications/markets for spiral-wound membrane products.</li><li>Develop customer proposals which include providing a design and cost basis for membrane systems.</li><li>Review and improve channel partner system designs for optimal operations incorporating lessons learned from pilot and full-scale deployments.</li><li>Lead in-person technical training of preferred partners’ engineering teams.</li><li>Provide insight to element, process, and system design improvement studies with internal and external stakeholders. </li><li>Evaluate, mitigate, and communicate technical risks associated with new applications, projects, and/or partners. </li><li>Own process due diligence and technical project approval.</li><li>Troubleshoot complex customer problems and provide recommendations for corrective actions. Depending on the situation, this may be accomplished remotely or in the field.</li><li>Provide after-sales technical support and troubleshooting for commercial installations remotely or in the field.</li><li>Write technical guidance documents and give oral/written presentations to customers, industry partners, and ZwitterCo business leaders as needed. </li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>A university degree in an engineering discipline is required unless the candidate has extensive previous work experience in a comparable role. A degree in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering is preferred.</li><li>10+ years of experience with crossflow or tangential flow filtration is required. </li><li>Experience costing, designing, and/or installing reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and other spiral wound membrane systems.</li><li>Broad knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies, processes, and markets.</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and oral.</li></ul>Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and LocationThis full-time position will be located remotely in the United States with travel to Western Europe and reports to the Applications Engineering Manager.Travel for this role is expected to be up to 50%.Compensation will be commensurate with experience and include equity and benefits.

Senior Membrane Applications Engineer - Europe

Senior Membrane Applications EngineerWoburn, MA or RemoteOverview of RoleZwitterCo is seeking an experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join our growing Applications Engineering &amp; Technical Service team. This role will be a key contributor in ensuring the successful, high-impact application of ZwitterCo’s cutting-edge membranes across various industries with an emphasis on its reverse osmosis products. The candidate will play both an internal- and external-facing role and serve as a subject matter expert on the implementation and integration of ZwitterCo membranes into larger industrial process, water, and wastewater operations. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in crossflow (tangential flow) filtration system design, including spiral wound reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration; membrane process integration within larger treatment plants; process and/or wastewater applications; and water and/or drinking water applications. Key to this role is the ability to work across functions and cultures in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Role responsibilities include working with the sales engineering team, customers, and channel partners/integrator OEMs to identify, develop, and execute commercial opportunities; give and lead technical trainings, design guidelines, and system design reviews to partner’s engineering teams; and evaluate, mitigate, and communicate technical risks, among others (see Responsibilities section for a more complete list). ZwitterCo has advanced the state-of-the-art of membrane-based filtration performance across a range of industries and has set an equally high standard for all our supporting function roles. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, self-motivated, growth environment are particularly encouraged to apply.About ZwitterCoZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science, a new class of zwitterionic membranes that are immune to fouling, making it practical and affordable to treat unconventional water and wastewater. Our mission is to provide industries with the tools to create clean water from every source, whether it involves accessing novel sources of water, shoring up distressed assets, or enabling onsite wastewater reuse. ZwitterCo was named Global Water Intelligence's 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the year and one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024 and has commercial operations in multiple food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The company is rapidly growing its global footprint, as well as advancing its technology platform to develop new tools that unlock broader water and wastewater applications.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Being an internal and customer-facing subject matter expert for ZwitterCo product families and targeted applications/markets. </li><li>Partner with the sales team in the customer discovery process and identify commercial opportunities, assessing technical fit of ZwitterCo products.</li><li>Develop process and system design guidelines for integration, OEM, and fabrication partners in target applications/markets for spiral-wound membrane products.</li><li>Develop customer proposals which include providing a design and cost basis for membrane systems.</li><li>Review and improve channel partner system designs for optimal operations incorporating lessons learned from pilot and full-scale deployments.</li><li>Lead in-person technical training of preferred partners’ engineering teams.</li><li>Provide insight to element, process, and system design improvement studies with internal and external stakeholders. </li><li>Evaluate, mitigate, and communicate technical risks associated with new applications, projects, and/or partners. </li><li>Own process due diligence and technical project approval.</li><li>Troubleshoot complex customer problems and provide recommendations for corrective actions. Depending on the situation, this may be accomplished remotely or in the field.</li><li>Provide after-sales technical support and troubleshooting for commercial installations remotely or in the field.</li><li>Write technical guidance documents and give oral/written presentations to customers, industry partners, and ZwitterCo business leaders as needed. </li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>A university degree in an engineering discipline is required unless the candidate has extensive previous work experience in a comparable role. A degree in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering is preferred.</li><li>10+ years of experience with crossflow or tangential flow filtration is required. </li><li>Experience costing, designing, and/or installing reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and other spiral wound membrane systems.</li><li>Broad knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies, processes, and markets.</li><li>Excellent communication skills both written and oral.</li></ul>Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and LocationThis full-time position will be located in Woburn, MA or remotely for highly qualified non-local candidates and reports to the Director of Commercial Engineering.Travel for this role is expected to be up to 25%.Compensation will be commensurate with experience and include equity and benefits.

Senior Membrane Applications Engineer

Field Engineer I / IIWest Monroe, LAOverview of RoleZwitterCo is seeking a motivated, versatile Field Engineer I/II to operate its cutting-edge membrane solutions. The candidate will have a critical role in managing field operations and ensuring project and customer success. Candidates should have experience in relevant scientific or engineering disciplines along with a demonstrated track record of rapidly mastering new domains and outstanding interpersonal skills.Candidates who thrive in fast-paced, self-critical growth environments are particularly encouraged to apply.About ZwitterCoZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science, a new class of zwitterionic membranes that are immune to fouling, making it practical and affordable to treat unconventional water and wastewater. Our mission is to provide industries with the tools to create clean water from every source, whether it involves accessing novel sources of water, shoring up distressed assets, or enabling onsite wastewater reuse. ZwitterCo was named Global Water Intelligence’s 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the year and has commercial operations in multiple food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The company is rapidly growing its global footprint, as well as advancing its technology platform to develop new tools that unlock broader water and wastewater applications. Responsibilities include:The candidate’s primary responsibility will be the successful deployment and execution of pilot- and commercial-scale installations of our membrane technology at customer sites. These projects require the commissioning and operation of skid-mounted process equipment. Successful candidates will be able to calibrate instrumentation safely and efficiently, perform maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, take water samples, and analyze performance trends in real-time. The candidate will be expected to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at the customer sites and project a competent, professional demeanor during all interactions at customer sites. Customer engagement will also involve safety training, handoff of process equipment to customer personnel, and remote support. The candidate will also have secondary responsibilities in the ZwitterCo lab, such as bench-scale applications testing prior to pilot deployments. <ul><li>Operation of both PLC-based and manual process equipment</li><li>Calibration of common instrumentation, including flowmeters and pH probes</li><li>Sampling of process streams according to EPA and other methodologies</li><li>Perform routine in-field water quality analysis using field-ready chemistry kits (i.e. Hach or equivalent)</li><li>Troubleshoot control and programming issues, including tuning of PID control loops to eliminate instabilities and improve response times</li><li>Make in-field modifications to process equipment, such as modifying pipe runs or installing new equipment (welding experience not required)</li><li>Assist with the preparation of compelling reports and presentations for clients from field data and operating results, demonstrating strong communication and presentation skills</li><li>Maintain professional and unflappable composure, especially when troubleshooting and performing client-facing activities</li><li>Work with people of all backgrounds, education, and technical competency</li><li>Maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record and be willing to travel by car or air to customer sites</li><li>Work long hours (12h/day) during two-week deployments when supporting field operations</li><li>Monitor pilot operations remotely and provide on-call assistance to customers</li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned</li></ul>QualificationsA degree from a vocational school, an associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred. Other areas of education that would enable a candidate to thrive are: Industrial Electrical Technology (IET), mechanical engineering, math, or water treatment. <ul><li>Must have strong math skills</li><li>The ability to perform routine water treatment calculations is preferred</li><li>1-5+ years of hands-on experience with water treatment equipment, such as pumps. Control values, flowmeters, etc</li><li>Mechanical background, such as experience working in an autobody shop</li><li>Experience with membrane technology is highly desired</li></ul>Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and LocationThis position is based in West Monroe, LA and will report directly to the Senior Manager or Field Engineering. Travel for this role is expected to be 50-75%, depending on project pipeline and schedule.Compensation will be commensurate with experience and will include equity and benefits.

Field Engineer I / II

Production Specialist – Chemical ProcessesWoburn, MAOverview of RoleZwitterCo is seeking an experienced Production Specialist to join our expanding manufacturing team. This role will be a key contributor to scaling and maturing our in-house production and chemical process operations. The ideal candidate has a history of working with, setting-up, maintaining, and operating roll-to-roll coating equipment while holding a commitment to product quality as the highest priority.Key to this role is full command and hands-on experience with medium to high volume roll-to-roll coating line equipment and chemical line processes. This includes job set-up, verifying run parameters, assuring prescribed quality checks are adhered to, and being comfortable as the process leader responsible for the cost-effective production of ZwitterCo’s market leading filtration elements. ZwitterCo has advanced the state-of-the-art of membrane-based filtration performance across a range of industries and has set an equally high standard for the production specialist’s role. This role will be at the forefront of working with the ZwitterCo R&amp;D team as new product designs are tested, providing early-stage manufacturability feedback, as well as producing customer shippable products. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, self-critical, growth environment are particularly encouraged to apply.About ZwitterCoZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science, a new class of zwitterionic membranes that are immune to fouling, making it practical and affordable to treat unconventional water and wastewater. Our mission is to provide industries with the tools to create clean water from every source, whether it involves accessing novel sources of water, shoring up distressed assets, or enabling onsite wastewater reuse. ZwitterCo was named Global Water Intelligence’s 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the year and has commercial operations in multiple food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The company is rapidly growing its global footprint, as well as advancing its technology platform to develop new tools that unlock broader water and wastewater applications. Responsibilities The Manufacturing Production Specialist will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of membrane production. This includes job scheduling, equipment set-up, process readiness, material movement, process &amp; product record creation, and overall readiness of the membrane production work cell. <ul><li>Equipment maintenance, set-up, and production up-time </li><li>Perform pre-flight inspections and ensure process equipment is fit for use, job process parameters are identified and validated, materials have been inspected and approved for use, and all personnel &amp; safety controls are in place</li><li>Oversee coating process during production runs and ensure product quality meets prescribed standards</li><li>Working with R&amp;D, execute trial runs and provide process &amp; product feedback to further the investigation and refinement of future products</li><li>Working with Operations Engineering, provide feedback on manufacturing performance, assist with the correlation of finished element performance to membrane production and be a lead in the pursuit of cost-effective membrane manufacture</li><li>Work with external suppliers as needed to transfer production knowledge</li><li>Conduct site visits to contracted manufacturers as needed to ensure transferred production specifications are adhered to and supplier personnel are properly trained to meet ZwitterCo specifications</li><li>Work with the EHS team and the Production team members to ensure a safe operating environment is always maintained</li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned </li></ul>Preferred QualificationsMinimum education level of associates degree preferred but not required. Above all, candidates should have extensive experience with coating equipment, possess excellent attention to detail, and strive to continually improve product and process quality. <ul><li>5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing role</li><li>Experience working with industrial-scale chemical processing and/or synthesis </li><li>Hands-on experience with slot die coating systems </li><li>Detailed knowledge of the operation and maintenance of industrial roll-to-roll coating equipment</li><li>Experience with spiral-wound element rolling operations is an advantage for this role</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a collaborative, professional demeanor while suggesting improvement or corrective actions to partners</li><li>Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to multi-task</li><li>Flexibility and creativity to meet changes to schedule, priorities, or procedures.</li></ul>Subject matter knowledge in overall element production operations will make candidates more competitive. Schedule, Travel, Compensation and LocationThis is a full-time position in Woburn, MA and reports directly to Production Manager. There is no expected travel for this role. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and include equity and benefits.

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